Richard Callaghan
Following an investigation into his conduct sparked by allegations reported to the United States Center for SafeSport by a former student, and a decision by an arbitrator, Callaghan was subjected to a suspension and an indefinite ban on coaching minor skaters.[3] In April 1999, The New York Times reported that Callaghan had been accused of sexual misconduct by Craig Maurizi, one of his former students who had continued to work with him for many years as a coaching assistant.In the Times article, Maurizi also claimed to have maintained a romantic and sexual relationship with Callaghan, which was consensual in nature, until he was around 30 years old.He ultimately did not retire but instead moved to another rink in the Detroit area where he continued to coach Eldredge and other skaters, including Angela Nikodinov, Shizuka Arakawa, and Jennifer Kirk.[1] He appealed this decision to an arbitrator, which resulted in the lifetime ban being lifted and the imposition of a three-year suspension, 15-year probation, and 100 hours of community service.